The endocrine system consists of various glands and tissues that support the production and release of hormones. Your thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands are a few of the most important endocrine glands in your body.
When these glands malfunction and can’t produce or release hormones appropriately, or you have endocrine tumors, you might need to search for an endocrinology surgeon. Near Dallas, Cernero Surgery & Aesthetics provides the solutions you need when addressing your endocrine concerns.
Keep reading to see how Dr. Aaron Cernero, a board-certified general surgeon, provides surgery for tumors, nodules, or overactive glands in your endocrine system.
Thyroidectomy: Thyroid Gland Surgery
During thyroid surgery, Dr. Cernero performs a total or partial thyroidectomy. Depending on your situation and reason for surgery, he either removes the entire thyroid or just the right or left lobe.
Thyroidectomies can address:
- Thyroid cancer or thyroid nodules. Removing the thyroid gland, or the affected part, can remove tumors or noncancerous growths.
- A goiter. With this condition, the thyroid can grow in size and become enlarged enough to where it affects your breathing or swallowing.
- Hyperthyroidism. This condition refers to an overactive thyroid gland that creates and releases excess hormones.
Parathyroidectomy: Parathyroid Gland Surgery
During a parathyroidectomy, Dr. Cernero removes one or more of your parathyroid glands. These small glands sit behind your thyroid and regulate calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood.
You might need parathyroid surgery if you have:
- Hyperparathyroidism, which refers to a condition where one or more of your parathyroid glands produces too much parathyroid hormone (PTH).
- A parathyroid adenoma. This happens when you have a noncancerous growth on one or more of the parathyroid glands. Adenomas can also influence the production of PTH, leading to hyperparathyroidism.
- Parathyroid hyperplasia, which refers to the enlargement of multiple parathyroid glands.
- Parathyroid cancer, which is rare. If you have cancerous growths on the parathyroid glands, you likely experience excess PTH.
Adrenalectomy: Adrenal Gland Surgery
For another form of endocrine surgery, Dr. Cernero performs an adrenalectomy, which addresses the adrenal glands.
These triangle-shaped glands rest on top of your kidneys and produce essential hormones, including cortisol, adrenaline, and aldosterone.
You might need to remove one or more of your adrenal glands because of:
- Tumors on the adrenal glands. More often than not, these tumors are noncancerous.
- Irregular hormone production, which causes uncomfortable symptoms. If your adrenal glands create too many hormones, you could develop more complicated medical conditions.
Trust Dr. Cernero for Your Endocrine Surgery
We provide high-quality surgical solutions to address issues with the thyroid, parathyroid, or adrenal glands. When you choose Dr. Cernero, our endocrinology surgeon near Dallas, you get care with innovative surgical techniques that can improve your quality of life.
Request an appointment to meet with Dr. Cernero to explore a personalized surgical plan that addresses your needs.
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